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Well-rounded men | Marks Remarks
Most men will agree with me: when something breaks, something else breaks. In the course of a week, our air conditioner stopped working, the ceiling fan stopped working and two…
Blessings, serving and staying off the rollercoaster | Mark’s Remarks
Once in a while, we get the chance to serve with a mission opportunity close to home. We go to a local spot where there is a community center. We…
Spicy Success | Planet Ryan
Once or twice per year, I’ll write about my garden – mostly because I’m proud of it and feel the need to brag that I grew my own delicious veggies.…
Isn’t that cute? | Mark’s Remarks
I have written a good many columns centered on how children should behave. I’m afraid I am a bit judgmental when it comes to kids and their parents. I don’t…
Ferguson, Round 3 | Planet Ryan
About a year ago, I was walking down West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Mo., through thick, angry crowds with my phone in hand in an attempt to document the fallout…
Watching the Telly | Mark’s Remarks
I started watching“The Benny Hill Show” on a visit to my cousin’s when I was quite young. Ever since then, I have taken a liking to TV shows from “across…
Victim | Mark’s Remarks
The other day, I saw this video on Facebook that a young African-American man made. He is wise beyond his years. In the video, he talked about being pulled over…
Soft Targets | Planet Ryan
Two weeks ago, 24-year-old Mohammad Abulazeez, armed with heavy weaponry, fired at least 50 shots into a military recruiting center and Naval Reserve center in Chattanooga, Tenn., that left four…